Terry Pratchett
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Summary
Terry Pratchett was born on April 28, 1948[1], in Beaconsfield[2]. He died on March 12, 2015[3], in Broad Chalke[4]. He worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], journalist[7], screenwriter[8], and science fiction writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.45% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22,887 views/month, #4,479 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Lyn Purves[11]
- Child: Rhianna Pratchett[12]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[13]
- Native language: English[14]
- Occupation: children's writer[15], author[16]
- Field of work: fiction[17], fantasy literature[18], journalism[19]
- Educated at: John Hampden Grammar School[20]
- Notable work: Good Omens[21], Nation[22], Discworld[23]
- Award received: Officer of the Order of the British Empire[24], Margaret Edwards Award[25], Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize[26], Carnegie Medal[27], Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel[28], Edward E. Smith Memorial Award[29], Knight Bachelor[30], Geffen Award[31], Ignotus Award for Best Foreign Novel[32], Eleanor Farjeon Award[33], Andre Norton Award[34], BSFA Award for Best Novel[35], Locus Award for Best Young Adult Book[36], honorary doctorate[37]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[38]
- Influenced by: P. G. Wodehouse[39], G. K. Chesterton[40], Lloyd Alexander[41], Jack Vance[42], Tom Sharpe[43]
- Sex or gender: male[44]
- Genre: fantasy[45], fantasy comedy[46]
- Commons category: Terry Pratchett[47]
- Cause of death: posterior cortical atrophy[48], Alzheimer's disease[49]
- Family name: Pratchett[50]
- Given name: Terry[51]
- Official website: https://www.terrypratchettbooks.com[52]
- Topic's main category: Category:Terry Pratchett[53]
Product Details
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Type: Person[54]
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Country: GB[55]
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Began / founded: 1948-04-28[56]
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Ended / dissolved: 2015-03-12[57]
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Genre(s): audio drama[58]
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Community tags: audio drama, audiobook, author, fantasy, has german audio plays, has german audiobooks, united kingdom[59]
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MusicBrainz ID: 44f85621-f8db-45dd-93de-e9f069d28d7d[60]
Why It Matters
Terry Pratchett has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 66 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]
He has been cited as an influence by Catherine Webb[63], a writer[64], b. 1986[65], of United Kingdom[66], awarded the John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel[67], specialised in science fiction[68].
Works attributed to him include Discworld[69], a novel series[70]; Good Omens[71], a literary work[72]; The Colour of Magic[73], a literary work[74]; Guards! Guards![75], a literary work[76]; Mort[77], a literary work[78]; and Going Postal[79], a literary work[80].
FAQs
Where was Terry Pratchett born?
Terry Pratchett's place of birth was Beaconsfield[2].
Where did Terry Pratchett die?
Terry Pratchett died in Broad Chalke[4].
Who was Terry Pratchett married to?
Terry Pratchett's spouses include Lyn Purves[11].
What did Terry Pratchett do for work?
Terry Pratchett worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], journalist[7], screenwriter[8], and science fiction writer[9].
Where did Terry Pratchett go to school?
Terry Pratchett was educated at John Hampden Grammar School[20].
What awards did Terry Pratchett receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[24], Margaret Edwards Award[25], Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize[26], and Carnegie Medal[27].
Who did Terry Pratchett influence?
Terry Pratchett has been cited as an influence by Catherine Webb[63].